Reviews Posted by ivy
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[Limited] KAWARA SENBEI (traditional Japanese cracker)
Rating: of 5 Stars!
Date Added: 05/15/2021 Read: 1465
I enjoyed the slight sweetness of this traditional cracker. They are very fresh and crunchy and go well with Hibiki-an teas! :)
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[Limited] SAKURA Cherry MONAKA (Japanese wafer)
Rating: of 5 Stars!
Date Added: 05/15/2021 Read: 1451
Sakura Monaka has a genmai smoky roasted smell and is stuffed with bean paste. In my opinion the filling looks a bit different than in the picture, it is not as pink and hardly tastes like anything. It might be popular with somebody who prefers bean paste texture. I app...(more)
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This confectionary is definitely in my top 3 at Hibiki-an! Even though it is "just" sugar, the way it melts on your tongue is very special. So delicate! PS: There are some pieces already missing in my photo, the box was stuffed. :)
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[Limited] Matcha Cookies (premium Japanese confection)
Rating: of 5 Stars!
Date Added: 05/15/2021 Read: 1092
Very fresh and crunchy cookies with a delicate matcha flavor. Not sweet at all.
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[Our Favorite!] CONPEITOH (traditional sugar confectionery)
Rating: of 5 Stars!
Date Added: 05/15/2021 Read: 1897
Conpeitoh are so cute! I was surprised how tiny they are, but have to say they lasted quite a while. The smallest blue ones are very interesting - a combination of salty and sweet. I was skeptical at first, but they are actually good! The brown ones were my favorite...(more)
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[Limited] Matcha Soft Candy (premium Japanese candy)
Rating: of 5 Stars!
Date Added: 05/15/2021 Read: 1058
Delicious! This is a chewy type of candy. The matcha flavor hits you right at the beginning and won't leave you for a while! Not too sweet, liked it a lot.
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[Limited] HOSHIUME (premium dried UME plum)
Rating: of 5 Stars!
Date Added: 05/15/2021 Read: 1169
I was intrigued to try this Japanese plum, but as much as I normally like all fruit, this is unfortunately nothing for my European taste buds. I really tried hard to understand the flavor, even gave it a second chance the next day, but it just doesn't work for me. But t...(more)
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[Limited] HABUTAE KUZUMOCHI (traditional rice cake)
Rating: of 5 Stars!
Date Added: 05/15/2021 Read: 1213
I was positively surprised by these Kuzumochi! I love the silky chewy texture and the subtle sweetness. I enjoyed it either with tea or as a small dessert after dinner. I have already reordered it, my favorite of all spring season sweets!
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[Limited] IMO KARINTOH (premium sweet potato snack)
Rating: of 5 Stars!
Date Added: 04/22/2021 Read: 1111
I have just opened my first pack of this potato snack and I'm very pleasantly surprised. I'm a big fan of sweet potatoes but never ate anything which could be considered confectionary. They are mildly sweet and I can't stop reaching for more and more! Delicious! But pl...(more)
What a wonderful experience I had discovering Okaki rice crackers! I enjoyed them all but will try to elaborate on each flavor. 1.SEAWEED ROLL - the high quality nori brings a very strong sushi flavor. Tasty! 2. CHARBROILED SAVOR - these are rather tasteless, but ha...(more)